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1235811	2011-10-07 04:39:00	Hi, I'm a new one here. Because I have obviously not a very good understanding of computer related problems I need your help. I'm facing a serious problem of very slow startup. I've WindowsXP(SP2) installed and it takes undue time while showing Welcome. When it reaches the desktop level it doesn't show any icon or taskbar and after a minute or two launches properly. What's wrong? I didn't have this problem before when I installed Windows fresh and used it for almost two months. Is it a sign of some virus or what? Thanks! Rashid	mdRASHIDkhi (16580)
1235812	2011-10-07 05:03:00	Have you scanned it for malware / viruses? Post a hijackthis log. (free.antivirus.com) Get 2.04. Install it then click on scan the system and save a log. Copy and paste the log here	Speedy Gonzales (78)
1235813	2011-10-07 05:10:00	Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.4 Scan saved at 10:11:07 AM, on 10/7/2011 Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600) MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP2 (6.00.2900.2180) Boot mode: Normal Running processes: C:\WINDOWS\System32\smss.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\winlogon.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\lsass.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\Ati2evxx.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe C:\Program Files\AVAST Software\Avast\AvastSvc.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\Ati2evxx.exe C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\rundll32.exe C:\Program Files\IObit\Advanced SystemCare 4\ASCService.exe C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\jqs.exe C:\Program Files\AVAST Software\Avast\avastUI.exe C:\Program Files\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe C:\Program Files\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe C:\Program Files\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe C:\Program Files\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe C:\Program Files\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe C:\Program Files\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe C:\Program Files\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe C:\Program Files\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe C:\Program Files\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe C:\Program Files\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe C:\Program Files\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\NOTEPAD.EXE C:\Program Files\WordWeb\wweb32.exe C:\Program Files\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe C:\Program Files\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\msiexec.exe C:\Program Files\Application Updater\ApplicationUpdater.exe C:\Program Files\Common Files\Spigot\Search Settings\SearchSettings.exe C:\Program Files\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe C:\Program Files\Internet Download Manager\IDMan.exe C:\Program Files\Internet Download Manager\IEMonitor.exe C:\Documents and Settings\Muhammad Rashid\My Documents\Downloads\Programs\HijackThis.exe R3 - URLSearchHook: IObit Toolbar - {0BDA0769-FD72-49F4-9266-E1FB004F4D8F} - C:\Program Files\IObit Toolbar\IE\4.7\iobitToolbarIE.dll O2 - BHO: IDM Helper - {0055C089-8582-441B-A0BF-17B458C2A3A8} - C:\Program Files\Internet Download Manager\IDMIECC.dll O2 - BHO: IObit Toolbar - {0BDA0769-FD72-49F4-9266-E1FB004F4D8F} - C:\Program Files\IObit Toolbar\IE\4.7\iobitToolbarIE.dll O2 - BHO: AcroIEHelperStub - {18DF081C-E8AD-4283-A596-FA578C2EBDC3} - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe\Acrobat\ActiveX\AcroIEHelperShim.dll O2 - BHO: Babylon IE plugin - {9CFACCB6-2F3F-4177-94EA-0D2B72D384C1} - C:\Program Files\Babylon\Babylon-Pro\Utils\BabylonIEPI.dll O2 - BHO: QUICKfind BHO Object - {C08DF07A-3E49-4E25-9AB0-D3882835F153} - C:\PROGRA~1\TEXTware\QUICKF~1\PlugIns\IEHelp.dll O2 - BHO: Java(tm) Plug-In 2 SSV Helper - {DBC80044-A445-435b-BC74-9C25C1C588A9} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\jp2ssv.dll O2 - BHO: JQSIEStartDetectorImpl - {E7E6F031-17CE-4C07-BC86-EABFE594F69C} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\lib\deploy\jqs\ie\jqs_plugin.dll O3 - Toolbar: IObit Toolbar - {0BDA0769-FD72-49F4-9266-E1FB004F4D8F} - C:\Program Files\IObit Toolbar\IE\4.7\iobitToolbarIE.dll O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [avast] "C:\Program Files\AVAST Software\Avast\avastUI.exe" /nogui O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [MSConfig] C:\WINDOWS\PCHealth\HelpCtr\Binaries\MSConfig.exe /auto O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SearchSettings] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Spigot\Search Settings\SearchSettings.exe" O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [IDMan] C:\Program Files\Internet Download Manager\IDMan.exe /onboot O4 - HKUS\S-1-5-18\..\Run: [MP3 Skype Recorder] C:\Program Files\MP3 Skype Recorder\MP3 Skype Recorder.exe (User 'SYSTEM') O4 - HKUS\.DEFAULT\..\Run: [MP3 Skype Recorder] C:\Program Files\MP3 Skype Recorder\MP3 Skype Recorder.exe (User 'Default user') O8 - Extra context menu item: Download all links with IDM - C:\Program Files\Internet Download Manager\IEGetAll.htm O8 - Extra context menu item: Download FLV video content with IDM - C:\Program Files\Internet Download Manager\IEGetVL.htm O8 - Extra context menu item: Download with IDM - C:\Program Files\Internet Download Manager\IEExt.htm O8 - Extra context menu item: E&xport to Microsoft Excel - res://C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\Office12\EXCEL.EXE/3000 O8 - Extra context menu item: Translate this web page with Babylon - res://C:\Program Files\Babylon\Babylon-Pro\Utils\BabylonIEPI.dll/ActionTU.htm O8 - Extra context menu item: Translate with Babylon - res://C:\Program Files\Babylon\Babylon-Pro\Utils\BabylonIEPI.dll/Action.htm O9 - Extra button: Research - {92780B25-18CC-41C8-B9BE-3C9C571A8263} - C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\Office12\REFIEBAR.DLL O9 - Extra button: Translate this web page with Babylon - {F72841F0-4EF1-4df5-BCE5-B3AC8ACF5478} - C:\Program Files\Babylon\Babylon-Pro\Utils\BabylonIEPI.dll O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Translate this web page with Babylon - {F72841F0-4EF1-4df5-BCE5-B3AC8ACF5478} - C:\Program Files\Babylon\Babylon-Pro\Utils\BabylonIEPI.dll O9 - Extra button: Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Windows Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe O18 - Protocol: skype4com - {FFC8B962-9B40-4DFF-9458-1830C7DD7F5D} - C:\Program Files\MP3 Skype Recorder\Skype4Com.dll O22 - SharedTaskScheduler: Browseui preloader - {438755C2-A8BA-11D1-B96B-00A0C90312E1} - C:\WINDOWS\system32\browseui.dll O22 - SharedTaskScheduler: Component Categories cache daemon - {8C7461EF-2B13-11d2-BE35-3078302C2030} - C:\WINDOWS\system32\browseui.dll O23 - Service: Advanced SystemCare Service (AdvancedSystemCareService) - IObit - C:\Program Files\IObit\Advanced SystemCare 4\ASCService.exe O23 - Service: Application Updater - Spigot, Inc. - C:\Program Files\Application Updater\ApplicationUpdater.exe O23 - Service: Ati HotKey Poller - ATI Technologies Inc. - C:\WINDOWS\system32\Ati2evxx.exe O23 - Service: avast! Antivirus - AVAST Software - C:\Program Files\AVAST Software\Avast\AvastSvc.exe O23 - Service: Google Update Service (gupdate) (gupdate) - Google Inc. - C:\Program Files\Google\Update\GoogleUpdate.exe O23 - Service: Google Update Service (gupdatem) (gupdatem) - Google Inc. - C:\Program Files\Google\Update\GoogleUpdate.exe O23 - Service: Java Quick Starter (JavaQuickStarterService) - Sun Microsystems, Inc. - C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\jqs.exe -- End of file - 6440 bytes	mdRASHIDkhi (16580)
1235814	2011-10-07 05:18:00	I would update IE to 8 if you use it. 6 is a bit old now. And I would install SP3 once you find out why its slow. Is this an AMD or Intel system?? Uninstall this O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SearchSettings] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Spigot\Search Settings\SearchSettings.exe" Uninstall Advanced Systemcare Tick these then tick fix checked. Close browsers first O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [MSConfig] C:\WINDOWS\PCHealth\HelpCtr\Binaries\MSConfig.exe /auto O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SearchSettings] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Spigot\Search Settings\SearchSettings.exe" Get ccleaner, install it. (http://www.ccleaner.com) Then go to tools / startup. Click on run cleaner. Close browsers first Then reboot then see if its any faster	Speedy Gonzales (78)
1235815	2011-10-07 05:19:00	As for your question, yes. I've Avast! antivirus and I made a boot-time scan which hopefully also scans the entire hard disk for malwares/viruses. And I found no warning message.	mdRASHIDkhi (16580)
1235816	2011-10-07 05:20:00	k cool. Do the above and see if that makes a diff.	Speedy Gonzales (78)
1235817	2011-10-07 05:34:00	I'm using Google Chrome for browsing as a default browser. This is AMD Athlon(tm) 64 X2 Dual Core Processor 4400+ 2.19 GHz. Why do you suggest to uninstall Advanced Systemcare? I found this a helpful tool to clean my hard disk off and on and repair registry. How can I uninstall: O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SearchSettings] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Spigot\Search Settings\SearchSettings.exe" I've downloaded CCleaner from the site you mentioned and I will run this .exe file but first I should check the two items you suggested before I click Fix checked. For this I need to close the browser. So, now I do!	mdRASHIDkhi (16580)
1235818	2011-10-07 05:40:00	Why do you suggest to uninstall Advanced Systemcare? I found this a helpful tool to clean my hard disk off and on and repair registry. You need to be very careful with programs that clean / alter the registry, some will actually make a computer run worse and do more harm than good.	wainuitech (129)
1235819	2011-10-07 05:51:00	It will be the Avast boot scan slowing it down, I would almost put money on it	gary67 (56)
1235820	2011-10-07 06:24:00	I ran all operations through CCleaner and also acted upon your advice to fix items by HijackThis but the problem persists! :(	mdRASHIDkhi (16580)
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